The one where the cast of ‘Friends’ come to Wales

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas comedy, will be embarking on a major UK and Ireland tour – and it’s coming to Wales.

Opening at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester from 14 July – 23 August 2025 it will also be calling in at The New Theatre, Cardiff from 27 October – 1 November.

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is described as a side-splitting musical comedy packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series.

This uncensored, fast-paced romp features an entirely original musical score and showcases the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings as they tackle the challenges of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan. This hit musical is recommended for audiences aged 13+.  

The creative team includes Books & Lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith, Music by Assaf Gleizner and Set and Lighting Design by Andrew Exeter.

The show’s producer Mark Goucher said “It is great to be back supporting The Barn Theatre. We are looking forward to working with Iwan and his team creating this brand-new production which will then tour the UK and Ireland.”

Iwan Lewis, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Barn said “We’re beyond thrilled to team up with our friends and partners Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Oskar Eiriksson to bring FRIENDS! The Musical Parody to the Barn. As part of our 2025 strategy to attract new audiences, this show is the one that promises a night full of laughs and fun. Could we BE any more excited for next summer?”

The first tour dates for this musical comedy are Barn, Cirencester (14 July – 23 August 2025) Nottingham Theatre Royal (15 – 20 September), Sunderland Empire (22 – 27 September), York Grand Opera House (29 September – 4 October), Cheltenham Everyman Theatre (6 – 11 October), Wolverhampton Grand (13 – 18 October), Dublin Bord Gais Theatre (20 – 25 October), Cardiff New Theatre (27 October – 1 November), Chester Storyhouse (17 – 22 November), Malvern Theatre (24 – 29 November) and Southampton Mayflower Theatre (5 – 10 January 2025).

Further tour dates to be announced.

Full cast and further creative team to be announced in due course.

Tickets go on sale from 11 November via The New Theatre, Cardiff